Letter to the editor: Cuts leaving crucial part of community vulnerable

Published
6:53 pm CDT, Tuesday, March 28, 2017

To the editor:

If you have been in the area of 733 N. Clay Ave. within the last few years, you have noticed that the Jefferson properties have been well-maintained. The iconic school building has glistened as that beacon of hope of something very good in our community. It is a conduit for community support to families who enjoy the playgrounds in a safe environment. The state of Illinois, a former contributor, has hurt the progress of the center by its many recent cuts in funds.

The efforts to keep the building maintained are done by a very few people and contributions would help in these difficult times. Be confident that good things will happen at Jefferson.

Contributions can go to Jefferson Park Association, P.O. Box 1264, Jacksonville, IL 62651 and will help with utilities/maintenance, keeping the building functioning in a positive way, keeping an eyesore out of our community, keeping a safe zone for our children and keeping a place of security for youth and their families